Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson has been given an extra injury boost for Saturday's trip to Arsenal.

The likes of Joel Ward and Yohan Cabaye are available again, but winger Andros Townsend could be a surprise inclusion following an injury picked up against Brighton and Hove Albion in the FA Cup on January 8.

That night, the wide man left the AMEX Stadium in a protective boot, and there were fears he could miss the rest of January.

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However, Townsend was seen walking freely without any trouble on Thursday at the club's training ground, prompting the Croydon Advertiser to ask boss Roy Hodgson for a fitness update following his pre-match press conference.